Prove It To Me - Real Research, Real Data, No BS

About Prove It To Me - Real Research, Real Data, No BS

Do you get tired of big ideas, exorbitant pitches, inactionable concepts, and empty promises? Cool, me too. I’m Dr. Matt Law, and I’m the host of ”Prove It To Me”. This podcast aims to put theories to the test and bring good research to light by showcasing evidence-based solutions. Guests will be challenged to identify things that actually work, provide research and data to back up their claims, and tell us how to measure and manage real solutions. You’ll hear about a lot of environmental health and occupational safety theories and concepts, but you’ll also learn about general business solutions and maybe even some everyday things that you can apply to your life. We’ll also cover general topics about research, whether it be about measurement tools, statistics, or what differentiates good research from, well, the not so good information out there. ”Prove It To Me” is nerdy. It is serious. It is jovial and fun. It is optionally explicit, but your kids will probably be asleep before we get to any bad stuff anyway. If you’re ready to cut through the BS, maybe learn a little bit about research, and get into the nitty gritty of whether big ideas work or not, you’re in the right place. Have some evidence-based research to share? Send an email to contact@proveitpod.com today! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and its guests and do not necessarily represent the official position, opinion, or strategies of their employers or companies. Examples of research and data analysis discussed within this podcast are only examples. They should not be utilized in the real world as the only solution available as they are based on very limited, often single-use case, and sometimes dated information. Assumptions made within this discussion about research and data analyses are not necessarily representative of the position of the host, the guests, or their employers or companies. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of the creator of the podcast. The presentation of content by the guests does not necessarily constitute an active endorsement of the content by the host.

Publisher

Dr. Matt Law

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Nov 2024

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

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   2 Oct 2026

   Ep 222 - The Taylor Swift Effect: Music Streaming, Distracted Driving, and Clickbait Science

   Could streaming a new Taylor Swift album actually increase your risk of a fatal car crash? After a clickbait headline made the rounds, Dr. Matt Law decided to dig into the actual data. Taking a break from heavy neuroscience, we look at a recent study published in JAMA Network Open that claims album release days cause a spike in traffic fatalities. We tear apart the classic "correlation versus causation" trap, evaluate the study's quasi-experimental event design, and dissect what the statistics really show. We also look at the real culprit hiding in the data—in-dash infotainment systems—and share expert advice from the National Safety Council on how to genuinely mitigate distracted driving. Plus, Matt confesses his reluctant evolution into a Taylor Swift fan. #studyfinds #proveitpod #distracteddriving #safetyprofessional #fleetmanagement References Everyday Health. (2024). That new Taylor Swift hit could raise your risk of a serious car crash. Everyday Health. Patel, V. R., Worsham, C. M., Liu, M., & Jena, A. B. (2026). Smartphones, online music streaming, and traffic fatalities. JAMA Network Open, 9(8), e2629282. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.29282

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   11 Sept 2026

   Ep 221 - Introduction: The Illusion of Zero - From Measuring the Unmeasurable

   In this special episode of #proveitpod, Dr. Matt Law presents a free audio reading of the introductory chapter of his draft book, Measuring the Unmeasurable, available through Substack. He explains subscriber benefits, including future audio chapters, a nine-step KPI methodology, community access, and founding-member perks. The introduction uses Marvel origin stories and box-office data to illustrate a central problem: commonly used metrics may provide abundant data without answering the question that actually matters. He then shares his own professional origin story as a safety practitioner who challenged superficial incident investigations that blamed workers and prescribed more training. A construction-worker injury involving a drill demonstrates how deeply rooted work traditions, rather than individual behavior alone, can shape safety outcomes. His interest in evidence, human behavior, and scientific methodology led him to research and eventually to create the Prove It to Me podcast. The podcast aims to translate research into practical, actionable guidance for occupational safety and health practitioners. The book expands that mission by giving practitioners tools to evaluate ideas, develop meaningful safety measures, and conduct scientific inquiry themselves. Its core argument is that traditional safety-performance measures often fail, and practitioners must learn to measure what matters—even when it has long been considered unmeasurable.

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   22 Aug 2026

   Ep 220 - Diagnosing Organizational Health Through the Lens of Safety (with Peter Susca)

   Dr. Matt Law sits down with Peter Susca, an expert with over 45 years of operations and business leadership experience, to discuss a holistic approach to organizational health. Peter explains why safety shouldn’t be viewed as the "brake pedal" of a business, but rather as a critical diagnostic lens to identify deeper operational and ethical risks. They dive into why measuring process health—the "how" behind the work—is far more valuable than simply measuring outcomes, and how understanding the likelihood of events can transform a safety program. Discover how safety professionals can align their initiatives with broader business strategies to create undeniable value and mutual wins across the board. The conversation also touches on the future of real-time risk assessment using emerging wearable technology. #studyfinds #proveitpod #safetyprofessional #organizationalhealth #operationalexcellence

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32